Do military members still get paid during a government shutdown?

(NEXSTAR) – With some exceptions, most federal workers will not be paid during the government shutdown, including those that haven’t been furloughed and continue to work, like TSA officers or air traffic controllers.

But what about members of the military? Are active-duty personnel still getting paid for performing essential defense services?

No, they’re not. At least not immediately.

“At this date, no appropriations are in place to fund pay and allowances of active and reserve component members into FY2026,” reads a Congress.gov webpage concerning “Armed Forces Compensation During a Lapse in Appropriations.”

According to a contingency planning document drawn up by the Department of Defense ahead of Wednesday’s shutdown, there are over 2 million active military personnel currently carr